as in increased
to make as great as possible in amount or degree
The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Verb
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Instead of service being needed every 3,000 miles, it is expected to be increased to a range of 15,000 to 20,000 miles.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The case occurred in a trial that quickly increased the dose of the pill over a short period of time, the spokesperson said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And Just Like That is almost upon us—and with it, another series full of increasingly maximal, mad fashion choices.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Unbleached cord, woven in a simple checkerboard pattern, offers a maximal contrast to the industrial chrome frame and allows the system to transform into a ten-piece collection of soft benches, chairs, stools and tables.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Or the state could create a dedicated fund for local infrastructure to be augmented in years of high income tax revenues.—
Bill Fulton,
The Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Analyzing the legendary unicorn tapestries hanging at the Met Cloisters in New York (augmented here by a gory new panel that depicts the suddenly fearsome animals disemboweling and impaling their aggressors), Ridley concludes that unicorns aren’t nearly as benevolent as most people think.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The second one is a bit more abstract and is enhanced by video.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ben's permanent transformation into the rock-like Thing was a constant source of guilt and shame, while Johnny's ability to fly and engulf himself in flames only enhanced his youthful moodiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Filip Jorgensen has played most of the games, but Sanchez is the No 1 and has done pretty well in recent weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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His grandmother was the person who affirmed throughout his life the thing that he was laughed at about most, the things that he was teased about, not just as a child, but all the way through trying to make it in fashion.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The integrity of the categories and the artists who genuinely lead their series deserve the utmost consideration and respect.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Despite them losing Game 1 of the conference finals to the Indiana Pacers, New York fans still have the utmost faith in the team.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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